"We restored Ukraine's independence 30 years ago. 30 years ago, forces were born to protect it. This is the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Today is their day. Today is their professional holiday. Today is the 30th anniversary of the Armed Forces of Ukraine! From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of Ukraine, I congratulate you and us on this great day," the President said.

During a working trip to the Donetsk region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the frontline positions of the Ukrainian army in the area of the Joint Forces Operation and congratulated the military on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Head of State talked to the servicemen and presented valuable gifts to them.

The President will take part in ceremonial events on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and present state awards to the servicemen. The President will also take part in the ceremony of awarding honorary titles and presenting battle flags to military units of the Armed Forces.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the festivities on the occasion of the International Volunteer Day, which took place on the territory of the Mystetskyi Arsenal Museum Complex in Kyiv.

Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak informed foreign diplomats about the process of peaceful settlement in Donbas and the return of the temporarily occupied territories, as well as about tensions around Ukraine's state borders.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed the importance of further cooperation with the United Arab Emirates as one of Ukraine's key trade and economic partners in the Middle East. For his part, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan stressed that his country is interested in expanding relations with Ukraine in all areas of mutual interest.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.